Perfect to enjoy in front of the fire. This soup is sweet, earthy, cozy and aromatic — and it’s easy to make. Plus, there is no roasting on an open fire, required. Unless you must! Creamy Chestnut Soup Serves 6Recipe & photo courtesy WillCookForFriends.com Ingredients: 2 TBSP butter or olive oil1 stalk celery1 shallot, chopped1 […]
Easy to make and delicious. Simply add coffee, flannel pajamas, half-opened stockings… and, you have the perfect Christmas morning. Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 4 tsp. baking powder 3 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. cloves 1/4 tsp. salt 4 eggs 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 […]
Show your barbecue who’s boss. None of your friends have seen this creative barbecue idea before. An edible watermelon grill is as cute as it sounds. In fact, we can’t stop saying how cute it is! It’s just so darn cute! It’s easy to carve a small watermelon into a grill, then throw on a […]
Everyone needs a little something to sip on, whether you’re taking a splash in the pool, or hosting a backyard barbecue. This recipe is sure to wow. Ingredients 1/2 cup brandy1/4 cup lemon juice1/3 cup lemonade (such as Simply Lemonade)1/3 cup orange juice1 (750 ml.) bottle dry red wine1/2 cup triple sec1 lemon, sliced into rounds1 […]
This burger is just like delicious battered and sauced chicken wings, but in a stuffed and juicy burger form. Buffalo Chicken Wings Burger Ingredients: 3 lbs. ground chicken 1/2 c. bread crumbs 2 tbsp. hot sauce 1/2 c. chopped celery 8 oz. bleu cheese crumbles 1 c. shredded iceberg lettuce 1/2 c. ranch style salad […]
The “Grilled Cheese Grilling Book” is a brand new addition to the already substantial collection of unique cookbooks you can find at Mountain Home Center. Non-traditional foods are being cooked outside on the grill, and grilled cheese sandwiches are no exception! The book includes 21 recipes with gorgeous, full-color photography to entice and inspire. Here’s one […]
Hearty and super-healthy, quinoa is spectacularly versatile. Here is a recipe for a light and flavorful summer salad you can add to your outdoor entertaining repertoire. Your vegetarian guests will thank you. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa, well rinsed and drained 2 1/4 cups water or stock 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 medium cucumber—peeled, halved, […]
Bring elegance outdoors with this cocktail from Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor restaurant in New York City. © www.epicurious.com © www.epicurious.com To Make Cherry Purée: In a bowl, purée frozen cherries or all-fruit spread with water. 1 cup of frozen cherries (6 ounces) puréed with 2 tablespoons of water makes approximately 3/4 cup purée. To […]
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